Lid switch needs replacement, cannot figure out how to get to it, I have removed all the screws from the back panel, but the panel does not budge. There are no exposed screws holding the control console, they are inside, so need to figure out what to remove and how in order to get to the lid switch.

You need to remove the front panel there’s 2 screws behind that panel once you remove those screws the top from the front push it towards the back and slide it up at the same time

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if it is a top loader,,,remove the screws in each end of the control panel,,,some units you have to remove the end caps to access the screws,,,then pull slightly forward on the panel and flip it back it is on hinges,,,,then remove the 2 clips that hold the back to the base,,,unplug the lid switch,,then open the lid and grab the inner lid section and pull the rear of the base towards you slightly and lift off the base,,,, then you can access the lid switch and replace it ,,,,

Once those are removed you flip up the whole control panel. You do not remove the end caps on that particular washer. Here is some PICTURES

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Check the rear of side plastic panels, they have a screw that holds it in place. (remove them).
Pull control panel towards you and fold it backwards carefully so you don't brake the plastic hinges.
Remove the metal brackets that keep the top panel secured on cabinet and slide top panel off about an inch so you can lift and exposed lid switch - remove old lid switch and assemple everything you removed the way it was.
GOOD LUCK!!

Some washing machines have the bolts that hold the top down situated behind the front panel but you have to remove the panel to gain access.
There may be 3-4 screws at the bottom of the front panel, remove the screws and the panel should come out.
Hope this has helped

Yes I fixed my washer problem.
The washer was stopping before it would drain and spin. I would raise the lid and then close it back and it would start back up. So we figured the lid switch was broke.

Before you do anything you "unplug" the washer!
You have to pop the ends off the back panel with the buttons on it. Then you unscrew the 2 screws at the bottom of the panel and raise it up. Then you remove the brass clips that are holding the lid on. Then you move the whole washing machine cabinet out. My husband replaced the lid switch. Then we had to figure out how to get the cabinet back on right. That took some time but we did it. Then you repeat everything you did to take it off to put it back together.

The washer is working fine now.

some have 2 or 3 screws on back when released push lid forward or backwards, others are more tricky the front panel has to be removed this can be snap connectors or hidden screws under the panel .

on the corners of unit console ,,are plastic end caps,,pull them of with your hand ,,grasp it and tug hard,,now you see 2 a scew under each cap..remove screws ,,than flip the console back...now under the console theres three screws holding lid dowb,,remove them slide lid forward ,,,but screw for door switch are on the bottom of front door panel..always unplug first...onthejob

on rear of console remove the 2 screws 1 on each corner..console lifts and rolls backif switch on right under lid remove clips on each side cabinet then lifts from back to front and lifts off if switch ic under left side of lid at rear make sure hinge scres are tight on left hinge and lid hinge is striking switch solid if not push hinge at curved section toward back of washer

U WILL NEED TWO TOOLS TO DO THIS JOB.A PHILLIPS AND A FLAT SCREW DRIVER.YOU NEED TO OPEN THE LID AND REMOVE THE TWO SCREWS THAT ARE LOCATED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE LID SWITCH OPENING.YOU THEN NEED TO LOCATE THE TWO SCREWS THAT HOLD THE CONTROL PANEL DOWN.ON THE SOUTH AFRICAN VERSIONS OF THE WHIRLPOOL TOPLOADER THEY ARE IN THE FRONT OF THE CONTROL PANEL WERE ITS VISIBLE ENOUGH TO YOU.REMOVE THEM AND LIFT THE CONTROL PANEL UP AND BACK.YOU WILL NOTICE TO CLIPS ON EITHER END OF THE TOP REMOVE THEM WITH A FLAT SCREW DRIVER ALSO REMOVE THE WIRE LUG ON THE RIGHT SIDE.YOU WILL THEN NEED TO REMOVE THE CABINET BY OPENING THE LID AND PULLING IT TOWARDS YOU IN A SLIGHT UPWARD POSITION.NOW THE DOOR SWITCH IS LOCATED ON THE CABNIT IT SHOULD BE SMOOTH SAILING THEREAFTER.TO PUT THE MACHINE BACK ITS THE SAME WAY YOU REMOVED IT.AS FAR AS A PICTURE THERE IS NOT MUCH AVAILABLE.GOODLUCK.MOHAMED